German actor Dieter Laser know internationally for starring in the horror film, The Human Centipede, has died aged 78. His death was announced in a post on his Facebook page, saying that the actor had died on February 29.
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RIP: Dieter Laser, Star of HUMAN CENTIPEDE, Dies at 78
Dieter Laser in The Human Centipede
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Mexican Film Wins Films Progress 37 Toulouse Awards + San Sebastian Festival Exits as Partner
“50 o Dos Ballenas se Encuentran en la Playa” directed by Jorge Cuchí The Mexican production “50 o Dos Ballenas se Encuentran en la Playa” directed by Jorge Cuchí was awarded the Films in Progress Toulouse Award and the Special Ciné+ in Progress Award at the 2020 Films in Progress Toulouse organized by the San Sebastian Festival and Cinélatino, Rencontres de Toulouse.
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American Documentary Re-opens Artist Emergency Fund for Indie Documentary Community Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
American Documentary Gala 2019 via Facebook American Documentary (AmDoc), the nonprofit organization behind the PBS series POV, is launching a COVID-19 Artist Emergency Fund to support the independent documentary community. This adapted fund of over $100,000 will provide rapid response grants up to $500 to assist artists with basic needs including food, immediate health needs and insurance premiums. Applications are now open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the fund is expired. For more information about eligibility, criteria and the application process, visit www.amdoc.org/aefund
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Hoop Dreams Filmmaker Gordon Quinn Diagnosed with Coronavirus
Gordon Quinn Documentary filmmaker Gordon Quinn, executive producer of the Oscar-nominated basketball documentary “Hoop Dreams,” has been diagnosed with coronavirus, reports Chicago Sun Times.
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RIP: Maggie Griffin, Mother of Kathy Griffin, Dies at 99
Maggie Griffin and Kathy Griffin Maggie Griffin, the mother of comedian Kathy Griffin who was featured in the documentary Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story, has died at age 99.
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International Film Organizations Call for Freedom of Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof
Mohammad Rasoulof Major international film industry organizations today released statements expressing concern about “the imminent incarceration” of Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof who recently won the Golden Bear at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival for his latest film, There Is No Evil.
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AFI Postpones Julie Andrews Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute Due to Coronavirus
Julie Andrews In light of the increasing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, AFI announced it is postponing the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute in celebration of Julie Andrews originally scheduled for April 25. The event is now expected to take place in early summer.
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RIP: Diana Serra Cary, Silent Film Child Star ‘Baby Peggy’
Diana Serra Cary (Baby Peggy) in Baby Peggy, The Elephant in the Room Diana Serra Cary, the child star of the silent film era known as Baby Peggy died on Monday in California. She was 101.
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RIP: Katherine Johnson Dies at 101, NASA Mathematician, Portrayed in “Hidden Figures”
Katherine Johnson at NASA Langley Research Center in 1980 (NASA) Katherine Johnson, one of a group of black women mathematicians at NASA who were depicted in the 2016 movie Hidden Figures died today, Monday in Newport News, Virginia.
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51st NAACP Image Awards Winners: JUST MERCY Wins Top Film Awards
JUST MERCY by Destin Daniel Cretton, starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Just Mercy won top film honors at the 51st NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, receiving the award for Outstanding Motion Picture, along with Best Actor award for Michael B. Jordan and Supporting Actor for Jamie Foxx for their performances in the film. The film also won for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
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2020 Oscars Winners Announced, PARASITE Wins Best Picture, AMERICAN FACTORY Wins Best Documentary
The cast and crew of “Parasite” accept the Oscar® for Best Picture during the live ABC Telecast of The 92nd Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 9, 2020. | Blaine Ohigashi / ©A.M.P.A.S. The South Korean film Parasite made history, becoming the first non-English film to win the Oscar for best picture at the 92nd Academy Awards. Parasite also won the award for International Feature Film (previously know as Foreign Film), Writing (Original Screenplay) and Director for Bong Joon Ho.
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35th Spirit Awards Winners, THE FAREWELL, BOOKSMART, AMERICAN FACTORY
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 08: (L-R) Chelsea Barnard, Jessica Elbaum, Katie Silberman, Olivia Wilde, Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein and Billie Lourd pose in the press room with the Best First Feature award for the film “Booksmart” during the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 08, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images) Indie films The Farewell, Uncut Gems, The Lighthouse, Marriage Story, Judy, Booksmart and See You Yesterday, along with Give Me Liberty, American Factory and Parasite won awards at the 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony.